[NAACP\Rev. Joseph Lowery]
NAACP CEO Johnson: “We can think of no better way of celebrating his legacy than continuing to fight and make sure we—as Black people—are counted. On behalf of the NAACP, our prayers and support go out to his family in this difficult time.”
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[COVID-19\Stimulus Package]
“The NAACP urges Congress to begin work on another COVID-19 response package quickly. For the duration of this crisis, we will continue to fight for measures to protect the health, safety and well-being of underserved and overlooked communities.”
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[COVID-19\Coronavirus\Black America]
Marc Morial: “Urban communities of color are likely to suffer the brunt of the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus crisis and any legislative response must contain targeted relief.”
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[Coronavirus\COVID-19\Pandemic]
The severity of the coronavirus has had widespread implications across the world and continues to affect the most vulnerable and underserved communities.
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[Criminal Injustice\Myon Burrell]
NAACP’s Derrick Johnson: “The call for an independent investigation and review into the case of Myon Burrell by Senator Klobuchar speaks immeasurable volumes to the power and tenaciousness of our Minneapolis NAACP leadership.”
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[51st NAACP Image Awards]
NAACP’s Aba Blankson: “The NAACP is proud to continue building on the relationships we formed during our Year of Return journey, and we’re dedicated to bridging the gap between the diaspora and Africa.”
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[NAACP Expansion]
Leon Russell: “Civil rights advocacy requires more robust engagement in public policy. We are embarking on a relentless pursuit to position the Association to be more agile and responsive in the face of the serious challenges confronting communities of color.”
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[Criminal Justice\Mass Incarceration\Myon Burrell]
NAACP’s Derrick Johnson: “It is unfortunate and extremely troubling that Myon Burrell has spent the majority of his life behind bars. The lack of evidence and conflicting accounts of what transpired was reason enough for him not be charged or convicted.”
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[Election Security\Facebook]
NAN, NAACP, and NUL to Facebook: “Dear Mr. Zuckerberg, National Action Network (NAN), National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and the National Urban League (NUL) would like to meet with you in person as soon as possible to discuss our concerns as Civil Rights leaders regarding issues of election security and voter suppression tactics. ”
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